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I've had a lot of cell phones in my life. I don't remember when I first got one, but it would have probably been back around '99 and possibly '98. For the most part, I tolerate phones, but by no means love them. My most recent experience with a Nokia E62 and AT&T wasn't pleasant. That was probably the slowest phone I've ever had to deal with and AT&T has horrible service at my house.I've been having my work pay for my phone in the past, but when I recently changed jobs, it became necessary to get my own service. Given AT&T's bad signal I opted for Verizon. There were several options for phones (which are unfortunately still stuck on CDMA instead of GSM), but I was able to work a deal with a kiosk at the local mall, and got the Blackberry 8130. I love it. The price was steep with data service, but I figure I can claim it as an un-reimbursed business expense. There's a bit of a learning curve, but I've found that nearly everything is customizable with screens and screens of options to change. It does email quick and easy, even if you don't have a blackberry server. It's fast too - very little lag. Call quality is alright and so is voice. It's also a great size that easily fits in the pocket - a must!So yeah, I finally found a great phone. If you're looking for a smart phone and can fork over a little money (I'm getting a rebate), I'd highly recommend it. Also, my brother has the cousin - the Blackberry curve and he loves it too.